Kindler syndrome

Common Name(s)

Kindler syndrome, Poikiloderma of Kindler

Kindler syndrome is a rare inherited disorder that affects the skin. This condition is characterized by skin blistering (eg, dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa), increased sensitivity to light (photosensitivity), patchy discoloration of the the skin and widespread skin breakdown (together known as poikiloderma, which is also found in individuals with Rothmund-Thompson syndrome). Kindler syndrome is caused by mutations in the FERMT1 gene (also called the KIND1 gene) and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. Treatment for this condition consists of avoiding injury to the skin, limiting sun exposure, and carefully tending to blisters (often with antibiotics).

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The terms "Kindler syndrome" returned 26 free, full-text research articles on human participants.
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A typical feature of Kindler Syndrome is skin fragility; this condition in currently classified as a form of epidermolysis bullosa. We describe a rarely reported feature of two cases, one sporadic and one familial; both patients noticed acquired adermatoglyphia. The loss of dermatoglyphics ...

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The terms "Kindler syndrome" returned 1 free, full-text review articles on human participants.
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The association of aggressive periodontitis with Kindler syndrome was based on a single case in 1996 and later confirmed with a larger population. Since then, significant research has greatly increased our understanding of the molecular pathology of this disorder. We review recent ...

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